The UAE accused Iran on Saturday of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz, even as both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, repeatedly attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route. The US vehemently opposes any Iranian tolls in the strait, though a June deal struck by the warring parties does allow Tehran to hammer out arrangements for the “future administration” of Hormuz in conjunction with fellow…
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Turkey’s foreign minister on Saturday called for a “moratorium” on attacks by Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea after a series of attacks on civilian ships there. Hakan Fidan called for “the setting up of a mechanism allowing a moratorium to be declared” in an interview with Turkey’s state news agency Anadolu. “The conflict has spread across the whole Black Sea,” he said. “To begin with, they targeted the ports and the military ships. Now, they are attacking all commercial shipping without distinction,” he added. Ships belonging to Turkey or flying the Turkish flag were among those targeted, he…
A total of 370 closed-circuit cameras are being installed at important points in Rajshahi metropolitan area to prevent all sorts of criminal activities including theft, snatching, robbery, extortion and harassment. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has taken the initiative to install the new CCTV cameras at different important points and intersections in the metropolis as they these state of art cameras can play an effective role in identifying criminals. Sources familiar with the development said, some CCTV cameras are being procured by the RMP itself and some cameras are donated by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). RCC has already handed over…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today arrived at Matarbari in Maheshkhali to inspect the activities of several development projects, including the Matarbari deep-sea port and coal-fired power project. During the visit, the prime minister will also hand over new houses to flood victims in Banshkhali and Hathazari, meet Allama Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari in Fatikchhari and pay respects at the grave of late Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi in Hathazari. The helicopter carrying the prime minister landed at a helipad near Matarbari at 10:52 am, said PM’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. State Minister for Energy Aninda Islam Amit received the prime…
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said there is no alternative to an independent, responsible and strong media for establishing sustainable democracy. “Democracy will be strengthened if the media is strengthened. However, not only the government but also media owners, journalists and state institutions must collectively play their respective responsible roles to build an effective democratic environment,” he said. The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Role of Media in Sustainable Democracy”, organised by the Television Editors Council at a city hotel. Mirza Fakhrul said democracy is not…
Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today stressed the need for properly documenting and presenting the true history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, saying many significant chapters of the war remain unknown to the people. “Many of those who assumed state power after independence did not want to present the true history of the Liberation War before the people. As a result, countless incidents, sacrifices and acts of heroism during the War remained unknown to the general public. That history must be accurately documented and presented before the people,” he said. The Acting President made the remarks while delivering the…
Leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliated organizations in greater Chattogram are eagerly anticipating to welcome Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman who is scheduled to arrive at the port city on August 9. During the daylong visit—the first to Chattogram after taking office on February 17—the PM is scheduled to travel from Matarbari in Maheshkhali of Cox’s Bazar to Banshkhali upazila. Besides the local administration, BNP has made extensive arrangements to warmly welcome the Prime Minister who is expected to arrive in Maheshkhali at 9am to review the operations of the Matarbari Deep Sea Port, the Coal-fired…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated a doctors’ rally on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB). He inaugurated the rally at the LD Hall of Jatiya Sangshad here this morning. Earlier, the primer planted a neem sapling on the premises of Jatiya Sangshad. At the same time, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman also planted a sapling there. Then, Tarique Rahman started the next programme by hoisting the national flag with the national anthem. Before starting the rally, they released two pigeons, as symbols of peace. LGRD and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated a doctors’ rally on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB). He inaugurated the rally at the LD Hall of Jatiya Sangshad here this morning. Earlier, the primer planted a neem sapling on the premises of Jatiya Sangshad. At the same time, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman also planted a sapling there. Then, Tarique Rahman started the next programme by hoisting the national flag with the national anthem. Before starting the rally, they released two pigeons, as symbols of peace. LGRD and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary…
